Tickets available online here.

This event is FREE, but if you’d like to attend you must RSVP by registering here or calling 440.945.6428.

ABOUT JIMMY HEATH
Jimmy Heath has long been recognized as a brilliant instrumentalist and a magnificent composer and arranger. Jimmy is the middle brother of the legendary Heath Brothers (Percy Heath/bass and Tootie Heath/drums), and is the father of Mtume. He has performed with nearly all the jazz greats of the last 50 years, from Howard McGhee, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis to Wynton Marsalis. In 1948 at the age of 21, he performed in the First International Jazz Festival in Paris with McGhee, sharing the stage with Coleman Hawkins, Slam Stewart, and Erroll Garner. One of Heath’s earliest big bands (1947-1948) in Philadelphia included John Coltrane, Benny Golson, Specs Wright, Cal Massey, Johnny Coles, Ray Bryant, and Nelson Boyd. Charlie Parker and Max Roach sat in on one occasion.

During his career, Jimmy Heath has performed on more than 100 record albums including seven with The Heath Brothers and twelve as a leader. Jimmy has also written more than 125 compositions. After having just concluded eleven years as Professor of Music at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, Heath maintains an extensive performance schedule and continues to conduct workshops and clinics throughout the United States, Europe, and Canada. He has also taught jazz studies at Jazzmobile, Housatonic College, City College of New York, and The New School for Social Research.

A CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA BENEFIT EVENT

to support orchestra concerts and educational programs

SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2012

at Nighttown

12387 Cedar Road (top of the hill)/Cleveland Heights

Single Tickets

$125 per person ($100 tax deductible)

Tables of 6 or More–$100 per person ($75 tax deductible)

Table of 6: $600 ($450 tax deductible)

Table of 8: $800 ($600 tax deductible)

Table of 10: $1,000 ($750 tax deductible)

AN INTIMATE CONCERT

featuring unique twists on

classic and new American standards

presented by

CJO Artistic Director Sean Jones,

Associate Artistic Director Paul Ferguson,

and the CJO Rhythm Section

FABULOUS DINNER

in the fine dining tradition of Nighttown

SILENT AUCTION

with a uniquely Cleveland selection

of items, events, and experiences

5:00 pm                Doors Open

5:00-6:00 pm

•  Silent Auction
•  Cocktail hour with Sean Jones and Paul Ferguson
•  Complimentary craft beer provided by North Coast Brewing Company
•  Complimentary cocktails (2 per guest)

6:00-8:30 pm      Dinner

•  Tableside choice of 3 entrees (including vegetarian option)
•  Concert
•  Live Auction

8:30 pm       Silent Auction Winners Announced

Checks, Mastercard, Visa, American express and Discover accepted for payment of silent auction items

Cocktail attire

For further information or to make reservations by phone, contact Erika Federmann at 440-945-6428

Tickets also available online here.

Tickets available online here.